NEWS

Sultanpur National Park shut after 47 birds die

Source: The Times of India, Date: January , 2015

The
Sultanpur National Park has been shut for a week after 47 birds, mostly
Eurasian coots, were found dead inside the sanctuary. The park management said
the dead birds were discovered on Saturday and sent for avian flu tests, though
they didn't show signs of an H5NI infection. They believe the deaths were
caused by pesticides in crops but decided to close the park immediately as a
precautionary measure.